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COMPUTEX Taipei
COMPUTEX Taipei logo since 2010
Attendees at Computex Taipei 2017
StatusActive
Genrecomputer expo
VenueTaipei World Trade Center (TWTC) Exhibition Hall, Taipei World Trade Center Nangang Exhibition Hall
LocationsTaipei, Taiwan Taiwan
Inaugurated1981 (1981)
Most recent23 May 2025; 4 months ago (2025-05-23)
Next event2–6 June 2026
Organized byTaiwan External Trade Development Council and Taipei Computer Association
Websitecomputextaipei.com.tw

COMPUTEX Taipei, or Taipei International Information Technology Show (Chinese: 台北國際電腦展; pinyin: Táiběi guójì diànnǎo zhǎn), is a computer expo held annually in Taipei, Taiwan. Since the early 2000s, it is one of the largest computer and technology trade shows in the world.[1]

The most recent COMPUTEX was held from 20 May to 23 May 2025 with sessions about such topics as artificial intelligence and robotics, next-gen technologies and future mobility.[2]

COMPUTEX 2020 was cancelled after a delay from early June to 28 September due to public health safety concerns of the COVID-19 pandemic.[3][4]

COMPUTEX is co-organized by government-funded Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) and private sector Taipei Computer Association (TCA). The first expo, then called Taipei Computer Show, was held in 1981 and started out as a place where small and medium-sized businesses in Taiwan's nascent computer industry could display their products. Stan Shih, a former head of the TCA, proposed to change to the current name in the fourth expo[citation needed]. As Taiwan's information technology industry took off in the early 1990s and as the Foreign Trade Council Display Hall in Taipei Songshan Airport was put back into use in the eighth and ninth expo, COMPUTEX has since rapidly expanded and become an important showcase for the IT industry globally.[5] On 28 November 2018 (the same day that Deutsche Messe AG announced that there would not be a 2019 CeBIT),[6] it became the largest computer expo in the world, with participation from major manufacturers such as Intel, AMD, NVIDIA, and others, as well as Taiwanese brand names such as Acer and ASUS.

Venues

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Beginning

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The precedent of COMPUTEX in 1981, was held in the Songshan Airport Exhibition Hall. In 1986, the Taipei World Trade Center (TWTC) Exhibition Hall on Xinyi Road of Taipei City was used for COMPUTEX for the first time and continues to be the major location for the expo since then. Then following the rise in the demands for more stands and halls, the Taipei International Convention Center, the Taipei World Trade 2nd and 3rd Hall opens successively to meet the demand. After the opening of the International Convention Center opens, major companies such as Intel, Texas Instruments, etc. joined expo. Then companies such as ASUS, and Acer joined the expo after the opening of the TWTC 2nd Hall.

The Reopening of the Taipei Songshan Airport Exhibition Hall

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In 1989, due to the shortcoming of the expo grounds, the Foreign Trade Council Exhibition Hall was put back into use. Yet there is still a shortage of space, and several major companies have to resort to using a single stand to display their products, bringing down the expo quality. The second year, 1990, the sponsors split up the display content into inland sales and foreign sales to solve the falling quality problem. The inland sales part was canceled in 1991, and transformed into the Taipei Computer Application Show in the August of the same year.

Opening of the New Exhibition Hall

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After the show return to pure foreign sales route, it triggered a hotel reservation boom. After which, several companies start to search for a better negotiation environment in the neighborhood. Thus setting their eyes on the Grand Hyatt Taipei close by, which offered a good place with a decently low rental fee. And that caused the effect that due to company rental, the Grand Hyatt Taipei always run out of rooms during the expo period.

In 1995, the Taipei International Convention Center officially became part of the expo ground. This enticed some international companies such as Intel to join the expo. On top of that, due to the floor distribution, some large-scale seminars also transferred their display into the exhibition. Furthermore, the sponsoring group gathers the companies that have great potentials to display their product in the same floor in order to improve their impressions. Then, in 2000, after the Taipei World Trade 2nd Exhibition Hall joined the expo, major motherboard-producing companies continued to join the expo. And in 2002, the sponsors released several stands to semiconductor foundries.

But in 2003, due to the worldwide panic on SARS, the expo was on the fringe of canceling. Yet, following the agreement of the company, sponsor and medias, the expo was delayed to September, in sync to the completion of the A21 Exhibition Hall (Taipei World Trade 3rd Exhibition Hall). Along with the work that allows the participating companies to transfer to the new Exhibition Hall, there was the shrink in the crowd from the CeBIT Asia previously. That which caused the number of people coming to this expo to increase dramatically. And it is from then on, after 2004, the tradition of having all four exhibition halls (1st, 2nd, 3rd Taipei World Trade Exhibition Hall, and the Taipei International Convention Center) to open simultaneously, raising the Computex Taipei to become the 2nd largest computer and technology fairs in the world.

Expo outside of expo continued

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Even though after 1995, new exhibition halls opens up and extending the expo display grounds, companies will still consider using the nearby shopping malls and hotels for better negotiation space. Now, other than the Grand Hyatt Taipei, companies are known to rent the openings around New York New York (NYNY) Shopping Center and Vieshow Cinemas for their activities. This allows the crowds unable to enter the expo to be able to absorb new information about the products been displayed inside the expo. Sometimes companies even reserved whole cafe and/or fast food restaurants so the buyers are able to take a break in them.

The Opening of the Nangang Exhibition Hall

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In 2008, the newly constructed TWTC Nangang Exhibition Hall entered as the latest addition to the ever expanding COMPUTEX venues, which now also include TWTC Exhibition Hall 1 and 3 and the Taipei International Convention Center on Xinyi Road, with more than 100,000 square meters of gross exhibit space.

History and figures

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COMPUTEX History and Figures
Year Dates Notes
1981 N/A The first Taipei Computer Show (predecessor of Computex) was held in the Songshan Airport Exhibition Hall.
1984 N/A The expo was officially named COMPUTEX.
1986 N/A Moved to the newly built TWTC Exhibition Hall on Xinyi Road for the first time.
2003 September (Postponed) Postponed from June due to the SARS outbreak. Became the second largest IT trade show in the world in terms of exhibitors and visitors.[7]
2004 1–5 June 2004 Figures: 1,347 exhibitors, 118,052 visitors, 58,730 sq. meters of exhibit space.
2005 31 May–4 June 2005 Added a new feature: "Buyer's Day."
2006 6–10 June 2006 Normal annual event.
2007 5–9 June 2007 Normal annual event.
2008 3–7 June 2008 Expanded to include the TWTC Nangang Exhibition Hall.
2009 2–6 June 2009 Normal annual event.
2010 1–5 June 2010 Normal annual event.
2011 31 May–4 June 2011 Normal annual event.
2012 5–9 June 2012 Normal annual event.
2013 4–8 June 2013[8] Normal annual event.
2014 3–7 June 2014 Normal annual event.
2015 2–5 June 2015 Normal annual event.
2016 31 May–4 June 2016 Normal annual event.
2017 30 May–3 June 2017 Normal annual event.
2018 5–9 June 2018 Normal annual event.
2019 28 May–1 June 2019 Normal annual event.
2020 N/A Scheduled for September (delayed from June) due to COVID-19 pandemic in Taiwan; event was cancelled.[4]
2021 N/A Held online-only as COMPUTEX 2021 Virtual.[4]
2022 24–27 May 2022[4] Held in-person.
2023 30 May–2 June 2023 Held in-person.
2024 4–7 June 2024 Held in-person.
2025 20–23 May 2025 Most recent event listed.
2026 2–6 June 2026 Scheduled event.

See also

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  • CeBIT (Hanover, Germany)
  • CES (Las Vegas, Nevada, USA)

References

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COMPUTEX TAIPEI, commonly known as Computex, is an annual B2B held in , , that serves as a leading global platform for the (ICT) industry, showcasing innovations in computing, (AI), (IoT), , and related emerging technologies. It features exhibitions, keynotes, forums, and networking opportunities for industry professionals, with a focus on complete supply chains and ecosystems that connect manufacturers, suppliers, and innovators worldwide. Established in 1981 as the "Taiwan Computer Show" at the Songshan Airport Exhibition Hall, Computex has evolved significantly over four decades, reflecting the growth of Taiwan's ICT sector and global tech trends. It was renamed COMPUTEX TAIPEI in 1984, expanding from a local event highlighting Taiwanese small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to an international exhibition drawing participants from dozens of countries. Co-organized by the government-funded Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) and the private Taipei Computer Association (TCA), the event has been held primarily at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center since 2012, accommodating thousands of exhibitors and attendees. Recognized as the second-largest computer and technology trade fair globally after the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in , Computex plays a pivotal role in driving industry partnerships and innovation, particularly in Asia's and hardware ecosystems. Recent editions, such as the 2025 event themed "AI Next," emphasized AI & , Next-Gen Tech, and Future Mobility, attracting 1,400 exhibitors from 34 countries and a record 86,521 attendees from 152 countries to explore AI-driven applications in real-world scenarios. The show includes specialized forums like COMPUTEX Forum and InnoVEX for startups, featuring keynotes from leaders at companies such as , , and .

History

Founding and Early Years

The Taipei Computer Show was established in 1981 by the Taipei Computer Association (TCA), a representing over 4,000 Taiwanese ICT companies, with the primary goal of promoting local manufacturers and fostering the growth of Taiwan's emerging . This initiative came at a time when was positioning itself as a key player in global electronics production, particularly through small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that were beginning to specialize in personal computers (PCs), peripherals, and components. The show provided a dedicated platform for these businesses to display their innovations and connect with potential buyers, helping to build visibility for Taiwan's nascent hardware sector amid rapid technological advancements in the early . The inaugural event took place at the Songshan Airport Exhibition Hall in , a venue that underscored the show's modest beginnings as a local trade gathering. It featured dozens of exhibitors primarily from Taiwanese SMEs, drawing thousands of visitors interested in the latest hardware and marking an important step in consolidating the local industry's efforts. The focus remained squarely on practical demonstrations of PCs, input/output devices, and electronic components, reflecting Taiwan's strengths in cost-effective manufacturing and assembly during this period. However, the early years were marked by significant challenges, including the limited exhibition space at the airport facility, which constrained the scale of displays and attendee flow, as well as logistical difficulties arising from the venue's primary use as an operational airport. Additionally, the show faced stiff competition from established international events like the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in the United States, which drew larger crowds and more global attention, making it harder for the fledgling event to attract overseas participants initially. In 1984, the event was renamed COMPUTEX TAIPEI to emphasize its dedication to computing technologies and to signal ambitions for broader international appeal, aligning with the growing global demand for . This helped solidify its identity as a specialized , setting the stage for future collaboration with the Taiwan External Development (TAITRA), which joined as co-organizer the following year in 1985. Despite these hurdles, the early iterations laid a foundation for what would become a cornerstone of the global ICT ecosystem, by nurturing local talent and facilitating early business networks in 's burgeoning tech landscape.

Expansion and Milestones

In 1986, Computex relocated to the World Trade Center (TWTC) Exhibition Hall, which allowed for significantly expanded facilities and accommodated a growing number of participants. This move marked a pivotal step in scaling the event beyond its initial modest venues, enabling it to host larger crowds and booths. By 1989, the show featured over 1,200 exhibitors, reflecting rapid growth in participation from Taiwan's burgeoning computer industry. During the , Computex solidified its position as Asia's largest computer exhibition, drawing substantial international interest and establishing as a key hub for technology trade. Major global firms, including and , began participating actively, showcasing products and forging partnerships that highlighted Taiwan's role in the global . This era of expansion was driven by the PC boom, with the event evolving from a regional gathering to a platform for cross-border collaboration. A key milestone occurred in 2000, when Computex attracted over 1,600 exhibitors and approximately 150,000 visitors, underscoring its rising prominence. That year also saw the introduction of concurrent forums and sessions, enhancing the event's focus on industry discussions alongside exhibitions. Following the closure of in 2018, Computex solidified its position as the second-largest computer expo globally after CES, a status affirmed by its scale and global influence in ICT. The disrupted this trajectory, leading to the full cancellation of the 2020 edition after an initial postponement. In 2021, organizers pivoted to a fully virtual format to maintain engagement amid travel restrictions. Computex returned to a full in-person event in 2022, signaling recovery and renewed attendance. Post-pandemic, the 2025 edition was held from May 20–23 and, themed "AI Next," attracted over 1,000 exhibitors from 26 countries and record attendance, highlighting AI-driven innovations, while the 2026 show is scheduled for June 2–5, both at the Nangang Exhibition Center, demonstrating sustained momentum in global tech gatherings.

Venues

Early Locations

The inaugural Taipei Computer Show, the predecessor to Computex, took place in 1981 at the Exhibition Hall in , a repurposed facility adjacent to the city's domestic airport. This venue served as the primary site for the event's early editions from 1981 to 1985, accommodating initial gatherings of local computer manufacturers and distributors in a space that reflected the nascent stage of Taiwan's ICT sector. The selection of the Songshan Airport Exhibition Hall was driven by its availability and proximity to urban infrastructure, allowing for straightforward setup in the absence of dedicated centers at the time. However, as and exhibitor numbers grew rapidly, the venue's integration with active operations imposed significant constraints, including scheduling conflicts with flight activities that limited event duration and scale. Urban development pressures in further exacerbated accessibility issues, as the surrounding area lacked robust links for international visitors. These factors collectively prompted organizers to seek alternative locations to support the event's expansion. In addition to the main hall, smaller ancillary activities such as seminars in the early 1980s were occasionally hosted at nearby hotel ballrooms to manage overflow and specialized sessions, fostering a flexible but operational model. The early venues cultivated an innovative, atmosphere among participants, emphasizing resourcefulness amid limited , though they hindered wider global engagement by complicating and reducing appeal for overseas exhibitors.

Modern Venues and Expansions

In 1986, Computex shifted to the newly completed Taipei World Trade Center (TWTC) Exhibition Halls 1, 2, and 3 on , marking a significant upgrade from earlier temporary setups and providing over 30,000 square meters of exhibition space across the facilities. These halls offered improved accessibility via the nearby MRT Xinyi Line and integrated convention areas for forums and meetings, enabling larger-scale events with enhanced logistics. The TWTC Songshan Airport Exhibition Hall was reopened in the late 1980s to accommodate growing attendance amid Taiwan's burgeoning IT sector, serving as a supplementary venue before its phase-out in favor of more centralized sites. This transition reflected the need for dedicated infrastructure as Computex expanded, paving the way for modern facilities. The opening of the TWTC Nangang Exhibition Hall in March 2008 introduced a major expansion, adding approximately 45,360 square meters of initial exhibition space in Hall 1 (TaiNEX 1) at a cost of , with Hall 2 (TaiNEX 2) opening in March 2019 and bringing the total exhibition space to approximately 75,600 square meters. By the , Nangang became the primary venue due to its column-free design, high-capacity booths (up to 2,626 standard 3m x 3m units), and location in Taipei's Nangang District—a designated tech hub fostering innovation through proximity to software parks, research centers, and efficient MRT connectivity via the Nangang Exhibition Center station. Further expansions incorporated the International Convention Center (TICC) for keynote sessions and high-profile announcements, while the Grand Taipei hosted VIP networking events and private showcases. Spillover activities extended to nearby sites like the facilities for supplementary "expo outside expo" demonstrations, optimizing space during peak attendance. For the 2025 edition, Computex utilized Halls 1 and 2 at the Nangang Exhibition Center for a total of 80,000 square meters, with TWTC Hall 1 dedicated to startups and AI-focused pavilions to create an integrated tech ecosystem.

Organization and Format

Organizers

Computex is jointly organized by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) and the Computer Association (TCA). TAITRA, a government-sponsored nonprofit founded in , serves as the primary entity for international promotion and global outreach, leveraging its network of over 1,300 specialists, five local offices, and 62 worldwide branches to facilitate trade expansion for Taiwanese enterprises. In this capacity, TAITRA manages aspects such as buyer matchmaking, international marketing campaigns, and logistical support to attract global participants, ensuring Computex's positioning as a key platform for cross-border business opportunities. The Taipei Computer Association (TCA), established in 1974 as Taiwan's leading ICT industry organization, coordinates local industry involvement and represents more than 4,000 member companies that account for approximately 80% of the nation's ICT manufacturing output. TCA's role includes curating exhibitor participation, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and fostering domestic industry coordination to align the event with Taiwan's computing ecosystem needs. Computex originated under TCA's sole organization in 1981, founded by TCA Chairman as the Taipei Computer Show to showcase Taiwan's emerging PC industry; TAITRA joined as a co-organizer in 1985, marking a shift to a collaborative model that enhanced the event's international scope and resources. This partnership has since evolved to combine TCA's deep industry ties with TAITRA's global trade expertise, enabling broader participation and sustained growth. Key partnerships extend Computex's reach through integrations like InnoVEX, a startup-focused pavilion co-organized within the event to connect emerging innovators with investors and corporations, and alignments with SEMICON for semiconductor ecosystem synergies. These collaborations, alongside engagements with bodies, support targeted initiatives such as matchmaking and innovation forums.

Structure and Activities

Computex typically spans four to five days in late May or early June, with the first two to three days reserved exclusively for trade professionals and the final day or days open to the general public, who can purchase tickets on-site for a nominal fee such as NT$200. For instance, the 2025 edition ran from May 20 to 23, emphasizing (B2B) interactions during the initial phase before broadening access. The event's core components include expansive exhibition floors hosting thousands of booths from global exhibitors, keynote speeches delivered by industry leaders, and specialized forums addressing emerging technology trends. In 2025, over 4,800 booths occupied approximately 80,000 square meters, showcasing innovations in areas like AI computing and from around 1,400 exhibitors across 34 countries. Keynote addresses, such as those by CEO and CEO , draw large audiences and highlight major product announcements, while forums feature discussions on topics like datacenter solutions and edge AI applications. Key activities encompass networking sessions, interactive product demonstrations, press conferences, and dedicated startup engagements through the InnoVEX pavilion. Participants engage in hands-on demos of cutting-edge hardware and software, attend press events for exclusive previews, and join networking opportunities that facilitate deal-making and collaborations. The InnoVEX area, focused on startups, includes pitch competitions where emerging companies present to investors, with prizes totaling up to USD 140,000 in recent editions, fostering and connections. Participant experiences are structured around efficient B2B , guided tours, and supplementary evening to maximize engagement. The TAITRA-managed online system enables one-on-one scheduling and virtual business card exchanges, allowing buyers and exhibitors to pre-arrange meetings for targeted interactions. Guided tours, curated by organizers, lead international buyers through key booths and zones, providing insights into trends and facilitating direct exhibitor access. Evening , such as the Buyer's Night reception at nearby hotels, offer relaxed networking opportunities for attendees to build relationships outside exhibition hours. Since 2021, Computex has incorporated hybrid elements to enhance global accessibility, including of keynotes and forums on platforms like , alongside virtual matchmaking tools for remote participation. These adaptations, building on post-pandemic initiatives like the COMPUTEX DigitalGo platform, ensure broader reach while maintaining the in-person event's centrality. The venue layouts at Nangang Exhibition Center, with its expansive halls, support seamless flow between exhibition areas, keynote stages, and activity zones.

Themes and Focus

Evolution of Themes

In its formative years during the 1980s and 1990s, Computex primarily emphasized components such as motherboards, peripherals, and assembly hardware, reflecting Taiwan's emerging role as a global hub for original equipment (OEM) in the ICT sector. The event served as a platform to showcase Taiwan's strengths, with exhibitors focusing on cost-effective production of PC parts amid the global rise of IBM-compatible systems and the of hardware interfaces. This hardware-centric approach aligned with the era's industry priorities, where events like Computex facilitated B2B connections for component sourcing and integration in the burgeoning market. Entering the 2000s, Computex began broadening its scope to incorporate emerging trends in and connectivity, alongside concepts like the digital home, as global demand shifted toward networked devices and portable electronics. Exhibitors highlighted advancements in technologies and integrated systems, such as ARM-based processors for mobile applications, underscoring Taiwan's adaptation to the post-PC era where connectivity and user mobility gained prominence. Although formal sub-events like InnoVEX for were not yet established, the show increasingly featured demonstrations of -enabled peripherals and early solutions, bridging traditional PC hardware with nascent internet-driven ecosystems. The 2010s marked a pivotal shift toward , , and the (IoT), with Computex evolving to address interconnected systems and data-intensive applications. In 2016, the theme "Building Global Technology Ecosystems" emphasized integration, Industry 4.0, and IoT innovations, including smart applications for home, security, and entertainment sectors. This period also saw the introduction of InnoVEX in 2016 as a dedicated platform for startups, focusing on ICT and IoT commercialization to foster innovation in cloud-based services and data analytics. By 2017, themes expanded to include AI analysis and voice-controlled interfaces within IoT ecosystems, reflecting broader industry moves toward scalable, data-driven infrastructures. Post-2020, Computex incorporated themes of resilience and sustainability, responding to global disruptions like the while integrating to support decentralized processing. The 2022 edition highlighted "Digital Resilience" alongside accelerating and innovations, enabling hybrid virtual-physical formats to maintain industry momentum during uncertainty. emerged as a core focus, with initiatives like the 2025 "ESG GO!" program promoting eco-friendly technologies and green manufacturing, including energy-efficient AI solutions and reduced carbon footprints in ICT production. gained traction for enhancing real-time data handling and system robustness, particularly in AI and IoT deployments at the network periphery. Over the decades, Computex's themes have transitioned from a hardware-centric emphasis on individual PC components to a holistic, ecosystem-wide perspective, influenced by global technological shifts such as the boom in the and the AI surge in the . This evolution underscores Taiwan's pivot from OEM production to integrated innovation, fostering collaborations across supply chains to address complex challenges like connectivity, , and environmental impact.

Current Themes

In recent editions, COMPUTEX has centered its programming around the accelerating integration of across computing ecosystems, with the 2025 event themed "AI Next" to highlight advancements in AI-driven technologies. This theme encompassed three primary focus areas: AI & Robotics, Next-Gen Tech, and Future Mobility, reflecting the industry's shift toward intelligent automation and connected systems. Exhibitors showcased generative AI hardware, edge AI devices for real-time processing, and AIoT solutions that merge with infrastructure to enable smarter environments. Dedicated forums, such as the "Generative AI Next" session, featured discussions from industry leaders on evolving AI models and their deployment challenges. The event also emphasized startups through the InnoVEX pavilion, which hosted over innovative companies from 24 countries, many pitching AI-centric applications in areas like semiconductors and smart mobility. This platform served as a benchmark for engagement, facilitating pitch sessions and networking to foster investments in emerging AI technologies. Broader emphases included sustainable technologies under green energy initiatives, for industrial and consumer applications, and advancements in / networks via next-generation communication tracks, all aimed at addressing global disruptions through resilient, tech-enabled . Looking ahead, COMPUTEX 2026 previews a continued expansion of AI themes under "AI Together," prioritizing collaborative innovations in AI & , & Mobility, and Next-Gen Tech to strengthen global startup ecosystems.

Impact and Significance

Attendance and Economic Impact

Computex has experienced substantial growth in attendance and scale since its . The edition represented a pre-COVID peak. The 2025 edition set new records, welcoming 86,521 buyers from 152 countries, 1,400 exhibitors, 4,800 booths, and spanning 80,000 square meters. Economically, Computex generates over NT$100 billion annually for , significantly boosting hotel occupancy and creating numerous jobs per event. Buyer demographics indicate that approximately 60% are international, primarily from , the , and , facilitating trade deals worth billions in orders. The event also stimulates R&D investment among Taiwanese firms.

Industry Influence and Notable Events

Computex has served as a pivotal launchpad for groundbreaking hardware innovations, particularly in graphics processing units (GPUs) and processors that have shaped the global landscape. Since the 2010s, has utilized the event for annual keynotes and product unveilings, including the announcement of Pascal-based GTX 10-series GPUs in 2016, which advanced real-time ray tracing and AI acceleration in consumer hardware. Similarly, has leveraged Computex to announce next-generation processors, such as the Threadripper 9000 series and RX 9060 XT GPUs in 2025, emphasizing for AI and gaming workloads. Taiwanese firms have also spotlighted early storage innovations at the show, with companies like VIA Labs demonstrating pioneering host controllers in 2010, accelerating the adoption of high-speed portable data solutions worldwide. Among notable events, Computex 2013 marked a surge in announcements, featuring prototypes like flexible-display smartwatches and golf-specific wearables that foreshadowed the mainstream integration of computing into everyday accessories. In 2025, the event highlighted AI hardware advancements, with unveiling ecosystem expansions for Arm-based Snapdragon processors in AI PCs during its keynote, while showcased edge-to-cloud AI solutions and partnerships for smart devices and data centers. These reveals underscored Computex's role in bridging consumer and enterprise AI applications. High-profile s have amplified the event's visibility, drawing over 1,000 journalists annually for in-depth coverage. CEO has delivered annual addresses from 2018 through 2025, outlining visions for AI infrastructure like Fusion in 2025, which enables semi-custom architectures. CEO presented in 2024, focusing on AI computing advancements, though her 2025 participation shifted to broader company announcements without a personal . Computex's legacy extends to accelerating key industry trends, including the PC gaming expansion in the through hardware demos that popularized discrete GPUs and multi-core processors essential for immersive titles. In the , it has driven AI hardware standardization by fostering ecosystems around compatible accelerators, as seen in NVIDIA's 2025 initiatives for enterprise AI servers. The event bolsters Taiwan's "Silicon Shield" by showcasing its dominance, with global chip leaders converging to highlight amid geopolitical strains. Computex forums from 2019 to 2025 have addressed US-China tensions, including impacts on AI collaboration, as noted in discussions around diversified .

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